Finding the Third Proportional to 51,588 and 69,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 51,588 and 69,603 is: 93,909.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
51,588 : 69,603 = 69,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
51,588/69,603 = 69,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
51,588x = 69,603 × 69,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
51,588x = 4,844,577,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,844,577,609/51,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,909.00
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